1. Good Friday

2. God forbid that I should boast of anything
GOD WELCOMES US
God forbid that I should boast of anything
but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead;
by him we are redeemed and set free.
May God be gracious to us and bless us,
and make his face shine upon us.

3. We pray the prayer for this day
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
Let us pray.

4. Almighty God, look graciously on this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and given up into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

5. We sing a hymn/song

6. GOD SPEAKS TO US Old Testament Reading
Old Testament Reading
Hear the word of the Lord as it is written in…
(after the reading)
This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

7. Psalm 22: 1,2,11
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me?
O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer;
and by night, but find no rest.
Do not be far from me, for trouble is near
and there is no-one to help.

8. Epistle Reading Hear the word of the Lord as it is written in …
(after the reading)
This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

9. Gospel Reading Hear the gospel of the Lord as it is written in …
(after the gospel)
This is the gospel of the Lord Praise be to you, O Christ, Lamb of God

10. We sing a hymn/song

11. We listen to the address

12. GOD LISTENS TO US
We sing a hymn/song as our offering is received

13. We pray an offering prayer
Let us pray that we may offer our lives to God and others.
Saving God, strengthen us to trust in your Son, our great High
Priest and the sacrifice for our sins. Make us ready to give
ourselves in service, to help one another, and to reach out in
love to all people.
Amen.

14. We pray for the church and the world
On this most sacred day when our Lord…
…… preserve it in unity, and protect it throughout the world.
(silent prayer)

15. Almighty Father, you have shown your glory to all nations in Christ your Son:
Guide the work of your church; help it to persevere in faith, proclaim your name, and bring your salvation to people everywhere.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

16. Let us pray for the president of our church, Michael, and our district president, (name), for all pastors and servants of the church, and for all the people of God.
(silent prayer)

17. Almighty Father, you guide the church and keep it holy
Almighty Father, you guide the church and keep it holy. Help all of us to work faithfully for you.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

18. Let us pray for those who are searching for faith in God or being prepared for baptism, that God will wash them in the
waters of new birth, and give them his Holy Spirit.
(silent prayer)

19. Almighty Father, you continually add new members to your church
Almighty Father, you continually add new members to your church. Increase the faith and understanding of those being prepared for baptism. Give them new birth by water and the Spirit, and strengthen them by your grace
to life eternal.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

20. Let us pray for all Christians, that God will gather us by his Spirit and keep us
united in faith and love.
(silent prayer)

21. Almighty Father, you have made us your holy people by our common baptism. Make us one in our confession of faith, increase our love for each other, and help us to work together in your mission to the people of the world.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

22. Let us pray for the Jewish people, to whom God spoke through the prophets,
that they will acknowledge Jesus as the Christ foretold by the prophets.
(silent prayer)

23. Almighty Father, long ago you gave your promise to Abraham and his descendants. Grant that your chosen people may share with us the fullness of your redemption.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

24. Let us pray for all who do not yet believe in Jesus Christ, that the light of
the Holy Spirit will show them the way of salvation.
(silent prayer)

25. Heavenly Father, remember those who do not remember you. Have mercy
on those who have rejected your grace. Guide those who seek to make sense
of their lives, so that they may find their salvation in Jesus Christ.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

26. Let us pray for those who serve us in public office, that God may use them to
curb what is evil and work for the wellbeing of our nation.
(silent prayer)

27. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, guide all the nations of the earth, so that they may promote international justice and peace. Bless our country and all who hold positions of responsibility, our Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and Premier, (name). Direct the parliaments of our commonwealth and state, so that we may enjoy good government, and live together in freedom and harmony.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

28. Let us pray for all the needy people of the earth, that God will provide for them according to their needs.
(silent prayer)

29. Heavenly Father, heal those who are physically sick and mentally disturbed. Support those who are aged and dying. Comfort those who are hungry and lonely. Relieve those who are oppressed, and free those who are unjustly imprisoned. Hear the prayers of all who call on you in any trouble, so that they may have the joy of receiving your help in their need; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

30. The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

31. Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us. 
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

32. We sing a hymn/song as the cross is brought into the church

33. We adore our crucified Lord
Behold the wood of the cross, on which the Saviour of the
world was lifted up.
O come, let us worship him.

34. We plead to God for mercy
Thus says the Lord….
……O my people!
O Lord God most holy,
O Lord most mighty,
O holy and most merciful God, have mercy on us,
and do not condemn us to eternal death.

35. Thus says the Lord…
…O my people!
O Lord God most holy,
O Lord most mighty,
O holy and most merciful God, have mercy on us,
and lead us through death to eternal life.

36. Thus says the Lord…
…O my people!
O Lord God most holy,
O Lord most mighty,
O holy and most merciful Saviour, have mercy on us, and never abandon us.

37. O Christ, the Saviour of the world, we praise and adore you for the redemption of the world through your holy cross.
Jesus, Son of the living God, draw us and all people to yourself. Amen.

38. We sing a hymn/song

39. GOD BLESSES US
Let us pray.
Lord our God, send down your rich blessing on us as we remember the suffering and death of your Son. Grant us pardon and comfort, so that we may be assured of our eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

40. We go with God’s blessing
The God of love and peace be with you.
Amen.
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
By your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

41. The congregation departs in silence.